THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae has signed an exclusive contract with MANAGEMENT SEESUN and will begin acting as Lee Jae-hyun.
August/26/2026 11:34
THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae has signed an exclusive contract with MANAGEMENT SEESUN. Today (the 26th), MANAGEMENT SEESUN announced the contract with Hyunjae and said, “We are proud to be able to work with Hyunjae, who has shown diverse charms through the stage and programs. As he makes a new start as an actor, we will do our utmost to support Lee Jae-hyun (Hyunjae’s real name) so that he can fully display the potential and possibilities he has hidden within him.” It further added, “While continuing to show good sides as THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae, we will walk together so that we can repay the affection that fans have given us. We ask for much interest and support for all of the steps of THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae and actor Lee Jae-hyun.” Since debuting as a member of THE BOYZ in 2017, Hyunjae has been loved by fans in Korea and abroad for his outstanding visuals, stable vocals, and highly complete performances. Not only in albums and performances, but also in a wide range of fields such as variety shows, pictorials, and brand campaigns, he has shown a broad presence. On stage, he has displayed a wide range of expressiveness, combining strong charisma and a soft atmosphere. He has not only heightened immersion in accordance with the flow of the song, but also established his own unique color by changing his gaze and atmosphere based on a deep understanding of the concept. Having steadily expanded his range of activities, Hyunjae has announced a new beginning as actor Lee Jae-hyun through his exclusive contract with MANAGEMENT SEESUN. Based on the agency’s systematic management and support, he plans to challenge acting in earnest and show a new side of himself. Attention is being focused on what kind of works and characters will broaden his possibilities as an actor. MANAGEMENT SEESUN includes Kim In-kwon, Kim Jung-hyun, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Shin Hye-sun, Ahn Sung-jae, Lee Sung, and Cha Chung-hwa. Last year, THE BOYZ successfully completed their fourth world tour, including six cities in Asia and five cities in the United States. The nine members of THE BOYZ signed with a new label on the 6th of this month for group activities, and the members have each signed exclusive contracts with agencies for solo activities. • THE BOYZ’s Hyunjae to hold his first solo fan meeting in Korea in September after debut • THE BOYZ’s nine members are preparing group activities under a new label, “Separate contracts for individual activities”
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